Superior Court, Judicial District of Danbury, Connecticut Document Filing Requirements

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pending motion list

A list of all pending motions, including specified motions to be decided before evidence begins, must be submitted.

A list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided prior to the start of evidence, such as motions in limine and motions for protective order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Most recent inspection report

If the tenant did not provide the Clerk with a copy of the most recent inspection report with the filing of this action, the municipality must submit to the Court, prior to the hearing, the most recent inspection report.

If the tenant did not provide the Clerk with a copy of the most recent inspection report with the filing of this action, the municipality must submit to the Court, prior to the hearing, the most recent inspection report.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to remove AMC or GAL

The motion must set forth all facts on which the party relies to seek removal.

Such motion shall set forth all facts upon which the party relies in seeking such removal.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed exhibits

Counsel must bring two copies of proposed exhibits to court by the stated pre-TMC or pretrial deadline.

At least two weeks prior to a trial management conference (TMC) or trial/hearing, if no TMC is scheduled, all counsel shall exchange proposed exhibits and bring two copies to court.

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Applies to

Witness list

The witness list must identify expected case-in-chief and reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, classify each witness, state expected scheduling problems, and does not replace Practice Book Section 13-4 expert disclosure requirements.

A list of the names of all witnesses each party reasonably expects to call as part of the party’s case in chief, as well as any reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, including an identifier (that is, party, eyewitness, or expert) and stating any expected scheduling problems. Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 13-4 about the manner and time for expert witness disclosure.

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Applies to

Financial affidavit

If the action or motion for a Resolution Plan Date involves financial issues, the parties must file current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book Section 25-30(a) on or before that date.

If an action or motion that is the subject of a Resolution Plan Date involves any financial issues, on or before the Resolution Plan Date, the parties shall file current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a).

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Applies to

Notice of intent to argue

An opposing party contesting value must file a Notice of Intent to Argue at least three days before the hearing.

Opposing parties contesting value must file a Notice of Intent to Argue at least 3 days prior to the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication for discovery motion

An affidavit stating that counsel and self-represented parties made good-faith efforts to resolve a discovery dispute must be filed with the Request for Adjudication.

Motions and objections about discovery will not be considered by the court (and may be summarily denied without prejudice) unless an affidavit is filed with the Request for Adjudication that states that counsel and self-represented parties have made good faith efforts to resolve the dispute.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit copies

Copies of the exhibits identified in the required exhibit list must be included among the trial or hearing documents exchanged and filed.

Copies of the exhibits listed in the document required under Section A(6).

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Applies to

Financial affidavit

A party with a pending motion concerning financial issues must provide a current sworn financial affidavit unless the party previously filed one, has had no substantial financial change, and is prepared to testify to that on the Case Date.

If there is a pending motion that concerns financial issues, current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a); provided, that if a party has already filed a financial affidavit in the case, there has been no substantial change in the party’s financial condition in the interim, and the party is prepared to so testify on the Case Date, no additional financial affidavit is required of the party at this time.

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Applies to

Trial management report

The report must identify each witness and anticipated witness scheduling problems; unlisted witnesses may not testify except for good cause or to provide rebuttal evidence.

A witness list with an identifier for each witness (party, expert, fact witness, document custodian) including any anticipated scheduling problems. Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence. [Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book � 13-4 regarding the manner and time for expert disclosure.]

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

Participation requires an executed written informed-consent form and any associated releases of information.

The parent(s) participation requires a written, executed “Informed Consent for Participation in the Data Collection by the Milford Court Team Site (Site), using the ZERO TO THREE Safe Babies Court Team Approach” and the execution of any associated “Releases of Information”.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for supplemental judgment

Must include

proposed order

After a Foreclosure by Sale, the Motion for Supplemental Judgment must be filed with a copy of the proposed judgment.

After a Foreclosure by Sale, the Motion for Supplemental Judgment is to be filed with a copy of the proposed judgment.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion list

The required trial or hearing filings must include a list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided before the proceeding starts.

A list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided before the start of the trial or hearing such as motions in limine and motions for protective order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion list

A party with more than one motion pending at the Case Date must provide the motion lists specified in Section B(3).

If a party has more than one motion that is pending at the time of the Case Date, the party shall provide:

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit copies

Copies of the exhibits listed in the required exhibit list must be submitted.

Copies of the exhibits listed in the document required under order #6 above.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Parentage documentation

Parentage documentation must be legible and show names and dates of birth.

Documentation shall be legible with names and dates of birth.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Plaintiff filing

The Plaintiff must file an appropriate affidavit indicating compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. § 8-265dd, the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program.

The Plaintiff shall file an appropriate affidavit indicating compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. � 8-265dd (the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

If applicable, the required trial or hearing filings must include a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book Section 25-30(e).

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet as required by Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e), if applicable.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Parentage documentation

DCF must be prepared to provide parentage documentation, including the listed examples.

DCF shall be prepared to provide documentation as to parentage, including but not limited to, the outcome of any request made to the Department of Public Health, marriage certificate, or prior findings made in the family support magistrate court or family court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Attorney resume

An attorney seeking inclusion on the committee list must submit a resume demonstrating the ability to perform committee work to the Civil Presiding Judge for the judicial district where the attorney’s office is located.

To be included on the list, an attorney must submit a resume demonstrating your ability to perform the work required of a committee to the Civil Presiding Judge for the judicial district where the attorney�s office is located.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Position letter

The assigned post-majority attorney must file a position letter with the court for a qualifying youth.

If a youth is eighteen years or older and remains in voluntary placement with DCF, the attorney assigned to represent the youth post-majority shall file a position letter to the court within thirty days from DCF filing the permanency plan.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for default judgment

A military affidavit and Department of Defense Manpower database inquiry must be filed at least two weeks before any request to enter a default for failure to appear.

Prior to entering a default for failure to appear, a military affidavit and Department of Defense Manpower database inquiry shall be filed at least two weeks prior to any request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Telephone marking

A telephone marking must provide the case’s calendar position, case name and docket number, motion entry number and title, caller’s full name and law firm if applicable, and confirmation that counsel and self-represented parties of record have been notified.

6) The following information is required when making a telephone marking: The position of the case on the calendar The name and docket number of the case The entry number and title of the motion The full name of the person making the marking and the law firm name, if applicable Confirmation that counsel and self-represented parties of record have been notified of the marking

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion list

A party with multiple pending motions must list motions it will not pursue on the Case Date; absent a contrary court order, those motions are deemed scheduled for the next Case Date or, if none, for trial.

A list of the party’s motions that are pending but which the party does not intend to pursue on the Case Date as set forth in Section(B)(3)(a). Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the motions on this list shall be deemed to be scheduled for the next Case Date, if any, and if none, then for the time of trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management memorandum

The trial management memorandum must include the listed positions, discovery and motion information, trial evidence and witnesses, disputes, trial needs, and other preliminary matters.

The memoranda shall include the following: i. A summary of the petitioner’s contentions and the respondent’s defenses or oppositional grounds, together with a summary of settlement efforts; ii. Any outstanding discovery requests and the status; iii. Any motions pending to be filed; iv. Evaluations; v. Admissions or stipulations; vi. Evidentiary disputes or judicial notice; vii. Estimated length of trial; viii. Proposed witnesses including the following: (a) the name and address of each fact witness, (b) a summary of expected testimony and (c) the approximate length of time for direct testimony; ix. Proposed expert witness, including the following: (a) the name and address of each expert witness, (b) a resume or curriculum vitae, (c) a summary of the expected testimony, and (d) the approximate length of time for direct testimony; x. A list of each pleading, motion, discovery matter, evaluation, and evidence where there is any dispute about or any outstanding matter, and a summary of the matter. xi. A list of trial needs and requests, including but not limited to, one or more interpreters, audio or visual equipment, telephone conference or TEAMS capacity for remote request; and xii. Other preliminary matters that may aid in the trial and disposition of the case.

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Applies to

Parentage documentation

Documentation in another language must be uploaded with a certified English translation.

Documentation in another language shall be uploaded along with a certified translation into English.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

The trial management report must include a brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case.

A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Documents under order

Except for documents covered by Sections D(2) and (3), documents exchanged under the order must be placed in the court file and served on every other appearing party as Practice Book Section 10-13 prescribes.

Except for the documents covered by Sections D(2) and (3), all documents to be exchanged under this order shall be placed in the court file, and the filing party shall serve copies of same upon each other appearing party in the manner prescribed by Practice Book Section 10-13.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Stipulations providing for repairs must specify each repair, its completion date, and the tenant’s permission for the repairs.

All stipulations entered by the Court providing for repairs must: Specify each of the repairs to be made; Specify completion dates for each repair; and Contain permission from the tenant to allow for the repairs.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for argument

To request argument on a non-arguable motion, a party must mark the motion “Take Papers” and file a Request for Argument (JD-CV-128).

If a party is asking the Court to hear argument on any non-arguable motion, mark the motion "Take Papers" and file a Request for Argument (JD-CV-128).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint stipulation

Each side must file any facts agreed to by both sides as a written joint stipulation before evidence begins, unless the court or assigned trial judge orders otherwise.

Any facts that both sides agree to (joint stipulation) in writing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for continuance

A motion for continuance must identify the conflicting case and docket number, when the conflict arose, and efforts to resolve it.

In any motion for continuance, the moving party shall include the case name and docket number in conflict with the scheduled matter in the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters, when the scheduling conflict arose, and efforts made to resolve the scheduling conflict.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

Motions for psychological evaluation must be filed and processed under Practice Book § 34a-21 and the specified guidelines.

All motions for psychological evaluation shall be filed and processed pursuant to Practice Book § 34a-21 and “Motions for Psychological Evaluation Guidelines,” effective November 14, 2022.

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Applies to

Trial management report

The report must identify operative pleadings and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number.

A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child position statement

The child’s attorney must submit the child’s position on the plan in writing by the hearing.

The child’s attorney shall submit the child’s position on the plan in writing, before or at the hearing on the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed exhibits

Counsel must discuss redactions to proposed exhibits and attempt to resolve them before the TMC.

Any redactions to proposed exhibits shall be discussed and attempts to resolve prior to the TMC.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Form JD-JM 218

A police officer requesting the specified information must complete Form JD-JM 218.

A police officer who makes said information request shall do so by completing Form JD-JM 218 (new).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion list

The pursued-motion list must identify the motions to be heard, estimate hearing time for each, rank them by the filing party’s priority, and the filing party must be prepared to begin each hearing on the Case Date even if it will continue later.

A list of the motions the party intends to pursue on the Case Date by having a hearing on the Case Date or, if the estimated length of the hearing exceeds the time available, on a subsequent date assigned at the Case Date; provided, that the filing party must be prepared to commence the hearing of any motion on this list on the Case Date, even if completion of the hearing requires additional time at a later date. The list shall include an estimate of the amount of hearing time expected to be required for the hearing of each listed motion. Motions shall be listed in order of the priority in which the filing party believes the motions should be heard.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint affidavit

When both parties are represented by counsel, counsel must submit a joint affidavit confirming that they discussed all disputed issues.

In cases where both parties are represented by counsel, counsel shall submit a joint affidavit confirming that they have discussed all issues in dispute.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

The trial management report must estimate the time necessary to try the case.

An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Court filing

Must include

case number

Filed motions, pleadings, and documents must include the newly assigned docket number and the specified court designation at the top.

All motions, pleadings, and documents filed with the court shall have the newly assigned docket number, including the prefix assigned, for example "X____", and shall say "Superior Court, Complex Litigation Docket at ______" at the top.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

The trial management report must include the following: A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case. A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute. A witness list with an identifier for each witness (party, expert, fact witness, document custodian) including any anticipated scheduling problems. Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence. [Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book � 13-4 regarding the manner and time for expert disclosure.] A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence. If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s). A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number. An estimate as to the amount of time required for jury selection. An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case. A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.

The trial management report must include the following: A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case. A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute. A witness list with an identifier for each witness (party, expert, fact witness, document custodian) including any anticipated scheduling problems. Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence. [Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book � 13-4 regarding the manner and time for expert disclosure.] A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence. If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s). A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number. An estimate as to the amount of time required for jury selection. An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case. A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Witness list

Each party must submit an appropriately detailed witness list, and this order does not change the Practice Book Section 13-4 requirements for expert witness disclosure.

A list of the names of all witnesses each party reasonably expects to call as part of the party’s case in chief, as well as any reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, including an identifier (that is, party, eyewitness, or expert) and stating any expected scheduling problems. Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 13-4 about the manner and time for expert witness disclosure.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to remove AMC or GAL

A party seeking removal of counsel for a minor child or the child’s guardian ad litem must file a motion with the court.

any party who seeks the removal of counsel for the minor child or the guardian ad litem for the minor child shall do so by filing a motion with the court

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Applies to

Specific steps

DCF and/or the AAG must prepare specific steps and circulate them to the parties before the CSC or JPT.

DCF and/or the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) shall prepare specific steps and circulate them to the parties prior to the CSC or JPT.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book Section 25-30(e) is required if there are children under 18.

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet as required by Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e), if there are children under the age of 18.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Caseflow request

To request adjudication of a DMD motion, a party must file a Caseflow Request (JD-CV-116), because motions and requests do not appear on the short calendar.

Motions and requests filed in DMD matters do not appear on a short calendar. You must file a Caseflow Request, JD-CV-116 in order to request adjudication of a motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Specific steps

DCF must document any agreed-upon changes to the specific steps.

Any changes agreed upon to the specific steps shall be documented by DCF.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion or objection

A Request for Adjudication must be filed for a motion or objection the court is to decide; the court will not schedule or act without one, except for motions filed during evidentiary proceedings.

A Request for Adjudication form must be filed for any motion or objection to be decided by the court. The court will not schedule or act on any motion, objection, or request unless a Request for Adjudication is filed (except for motions filed during evidentiary proceedings).